There are hundreds and thousands of apps available to the Smartphone user these days ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous. Most are accessible for just a few pence and can be downloaded in seconds with the flick of a screen providing an instant programme squeezed neatly into your device. There have been a significant number of business apps of late that have populated the likes of Apple and Android markets and it are these which we highlight in the list below.
This is one of the most popular websites for business users. It’s basically a social networking site whereby members can post career information about themselves as well as asking for advice when needed from peers and professionals alike.
BBC News
This is an essential item for any self respecting business person. The app provides all the information you would expect from the full blown desktop website. The BBC can be relied upon to give quality and timely news and business information.
E Currency
The worldwide jet setting executive will never be caught short between currencies as they will always be kept up to date with this handy reliable converter. All the major currencies of the world are included as well as some of the more obscure ones.
Listen To Taxman
We all have to do our taxes and even if this area is a complete mind field to you, this app will simplify things to the point of near enjoyment.
Skype
This download is favourite to private as well as business users for the simple reason that it’s free. Colleagues and clients are ditching the standard tripods and speaking face to face in their conference calls with absolutely no costs involved.
Bloomberg
If you need to keep a closer track of your investments or the financial health of various companies on the worldwide stock markets, then this app is crucial. You can observe the London FTSE, NASDAQ, NIKKEI 225 and many more in one impressive little app.
Drop box
Having access to all your files is not always easy. Carrying a laptop with you everywhere is inconvenient. This little dilemma is solved with Dropbox as it is an app that allows you to access your files from one place, your Smartphone!
Remember the Milk
Yes you can use this app to remember to get a pint of milk but it’s so much more. Used as a business tool you can put in reminders for important tasks, schedule and update the tasks you have completed all whilst you are mobile.
PDF Reader Pro
This is a tremendously useful app. Many files are sent between business execs as PDF files these days. PDF’s tend to be the favoured choice as they tend to be better quality and more reliable. Having the ability to be able to read these files whilst on the move is a distinct advantage as opposed to having to run back to your laptop to read, send or amend a file.
Quick Office Suite
At present the iPhone is not Microsoft friendly which causes problems in terms of word and excel files. You can receive these documents but you cannot edit them. This app fixes the problem. It’s not cheap at £10.49 for the full version but it is a price worth paying for something which really is a business essential.
About the Author: Jonny D started his career in administration and moved on to running technology teams. He currently works with Ladbrokes.